Kobe Bryant has graced the cover of an NBA 2K cover once before, in a special “Gold Edition” released in 2010, but the brand is letting him do so one last time to honor his legendary career in the NBA.
NBA 2K made the announcement via Facebook early Wednesday morning, alongside a quote and a video of Kobe throughout the years.
He’s one of only a few players who’s been in every NBA 2K. Before tonight’s final game, watch the iconic Kobe Bryant through the years & know that he will return in u202a#NBA2K17u202c Legend Edition cover athleteu202a#LegendsLiveOnu202c
To be honest, as an avid 2K player, while the brand has done well with getting the facial characteristics of other players spot on, they have always struggled when it comes to Kobe Bryant.